Tooling Technician

Summar:

• Ability to disassemble, reassemble, maintain, repair, and change the injection molding tooling as necessary.
• Must be familiar with hot and cold runner tooling. This role also provides support in resolving injection molding issues and improving processing.
• Disassemble, maintain, reassemble, and clean molding tools per maintenance cycle.
• Prepare tooling for storage and production in between scheduled production.
• Replace standard components within mold such as inserts, springs, ejector pins, slides, friction pullers and fittings.
• Maintain inventory for spare parts required for maintenance.
• Maintain housekeeping and 5s of area.
• Assist in troubleshooting and corrective action for tooling in production for process improvement.
• Maintain maintenance and repair records.
• Two-shot injection molding tooling knowledge preferred.
• Experience with tool room equipment.
• Read blueprints, and able to use basic measuring tools.
• Demonstrated capability of diagnosing and repairing injection tooling.
• Able to operate crane.
• Knowledge of safety practices.
• Working knowledge of all aspects of the injection molding process.
• Independent approach on duties, problem solving and critical thinking.

Additional Skills:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Good math skills.
• Team player.
• Multi-tasking.
• Flexible and willing to learn a variety of job tasks.

Physical Requirements:

• Reaching, grasping, pushing and pulling objects, operating crane and forklift. Able to lift up to 50 lbs., standing for 8 hours, working with hand tools.

Personal Protective Equipment Required:

• Safety glasses required in molding press area.
• Closed toe, non-slip shoes required on plant floor.
• Variable temperatures - hot and cold. Non-toxic fumes in production areas. Daily work environment can include dirt, oil, and grime.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, minimum of 3 years' experience with injection tooling maintenance and repair.
• Process tech experience.
• Training certifications or 2-year degree preferred.
• Valid overhead crane license.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Applications may be completed at OhioMeansJobs - Sandusky County, located at: 2511 Countryside Dr., Suite D in Fremont, Ohio 43420 and will be e-mailed directly to the employer.